FROM: Corporate Communications
DATE: December 9, 2025
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE RECOVER OVER $68,000 IN STOLEN GOODS AND STOLEN VEHICLE FOLLOWING RETAIL THEFT REPORT
(BRADFORD, ON) – On December 8, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the South Simcoe Police Service responded to a report of a retail theft at a business in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Police arrived on scene and observed a vehicle matching the suspect description fleeing from the scene near Miller Park Avenue and Melbourne Drive. During the incident, the driver lost control and collided with a home on Royal Court. Two occupants fled from the scene, running through backyards of homes on Imperial Crescent, Crown Crescent, and Maplegrove Avenue. Officers quickly contained the neighbourhood, and both suspects were located and arrested without further incident.
The investigation determined the suspects were involved in additional thefts earlier the same day in Bolton and Orillia. The vehicle driven by the suspects had been reported stolen from Durham Region in mid-November and is valued at more than $60,000. Police recovered a significant quantity of stolen property from the vehicle valued at over $8,000, that has been returned accordingly.
South Simcoe Police have charged a 26-year-old female and a 26-year-old male, both from Etobicoke, with a combined total of 37 criminal offences, including but not limited to:
• Theft Under $5,000 × multiple counts (Orillia, Bolton, Bradford, Richmond Hill)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 × multiple counts
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (Stolen Vehicle)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (Stolen Plates)
• Dangerous Operation
• Obstruct Peace Officer × 2
• Failure to Comply with Undertaking × 2
• Probation Order Non-Compliance × 4
• Possessing Automobile Master Key × 2
• Possession of Schedule I Substance
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Both accused have been held for a bail hearing.
The South Simcoe Police Service commends the efforts of Uniform Patrol and Community Response Unit members. We would also like to acknowledge the public for their prompt information, which greatly contributed to the efficient identification and apprehension of the suspects.
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Media Contact: Samah Othman, Corporate Communications Specialist
Email: samah.othman@southsimcoepolice.ca
